The country music singer and BBC Radio Ulster presenter says he his proud his contribution to the entertainment industry has been recognised.

Awards under the Royal Victorian Order are in the King’s gift and are bestowed independently of Downing Street.

Nine-time Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft is made a CBE and Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson becomes an MBE.

Three Metropolitan Police officers who made light of a serious sexual assault allegation have been given written warnings.

Wales rugby great Gerald Davies admitted he was left “dumbstruck” after being awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours. The 79-year-old former Wales and British and Irish Lions wing has been ...

Aston Villa ended a hugely successful 2024 with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Brighton as they failed to close the gap on the Premier League’s top four. Villa started the year by reaching a Europa ...

Actor Stephen Fry, former England manager Gareth Southgate and London mayor Sadiq Khan have been knighted in the New Year Honours. Honours have gone to a host of Team GB athletes, including runner ...

Stephen Fry said he is “startled and enchanted” to be awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours and hopes it sets an example that there is “always hope”. The actor, screenwriter and author is being ...

The honourees are celebrated for their dedication and service, benefiting both their local communities and the nation.

The service said more than 340 calls were waiting to be answered at the time the critical incident was declared on Monday evening.

A COUPLE have dedicated their New Year Honours to their beloved son who's brave battle with cancer inspired their charitable work. Nikki Bowdidge, 58, and Richard Bowdidge 57, have been named in the ...